American summer main dish recipes with 500 or fewer calories

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Grilled Scallops and Papaya Salsa

Grilled Scallops and Papaya Salsa

Great light dinner or lunch. Make sure to have some good crusty bread with it.

Denise Sherin
Aug 2014
Advanced
1 vote
2336 views
Red Bell Peppers Stuffed with Beans and Rice

Red Bell Peppers Stuffed with Beans and Rice

A nutritious meal in a vegetable cup: red bell pepper stuffed with beans and rice. It is a good way to use…

Julia Ann Souders
Apr 2014
Intermediate
1 vote
3847 views
Spice Rubbed Roast Turkey

Spice Rubbed Roast Turkey

This salty-spicy-sweet rub keeps the meat lean but still plenty of flavor. This recipe easily converts to a 3 - 4 pound roasting chicken. Just…

Robyn Savoie
Mar 2014
Advanced
2 votes
13041 views
Beef Enchilada Casserole

Beef Enchilada Casserole

A savory pan of cheese-rich Enchilada Casserole make for a delicious family dish on a busy weeknight. Toss a green salad together while this…

Robyn Savoie
Mar 2014
Advanced
1 vote
11362 views
Easy Herb Chicken in Pastry

Easy Herb Chicken in Pastry

What a great company entree! Chicken breasts top an herb cream cheese base before being wrapped in puff pastry. While they bake, toss a green salad…

Robyn Savoie
Feb 2014
Advanced
1 vote
10665 views
Tarragon Roasted Chicken

Tarragon Roasted Chicken

A classic ingredient in French cooking, tarragon is known for its cool, bittersweet minty flavor and anise-like aroma. Use it to flavor egg and…

Robyn Savoie
Jan 2014
Advanced
1 vote
4943 views
Swiss Mushroom Pheasant Breast

Swiss Mushroom Pheasant Breast

This entree is easy to prepare but looks and tastes special enough for company and special-occasion suppers. Everyone enjoys the golden pheasant…

Robyn Savoie
Jan 2014
Advanced
1 vote
10625 views
Citrus Scallops

Citrus Scallops

The bright color of the red bell pepper and oranges, combined with lime juice; give these scallops a refreshing burst of flavor.

Robyn Savoie
Jan 2014
Advanced
1 vote
5721 views
Beef Fajita Best Marinade

Beef Fajita Best Marinade

This is fast, simple and super delicious! You should have a very hot (very) cast iron griddle or pan to do this right. I preheat the griddle and…

Amos Miller
Dec 2013
Professional
3 votes
11496 views
Spicy Pork Skewers with Creamy Pumpkin Seed Sauce

Spicy Pork Skewers with Creamy Pumpkin Seed Sauce

Every summer, Prescott, Arizona, sponsors a cowboy cook-off and rodeo where you'll find many variations on…

Robyn Savoie
Oct 2013
Advanced
1 vote
3543 views
A BETTER FISH BATTER

A BETTER FISH BATTER

THIS IS A RECIPE THAT I CAME UP WITH A WILE BACK AND USE IT BECAUSE IT WILL NOT BURN YOUR OIL LIKE DRY RECIPE AND YOU CAN ADD ANY THING TO IT FOR…

GARY ESTESS
Sep 2013
Professional
1 vote
3494 views